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In this episode, Dev talks with Alex and Lewis who are in the middle of a complete nut and bolt restoration of a Land Rover.

They discuss road trips, the Concourse of Elegance and their dream cars along with an in-depth discussion about the journey Alex and Lewis are on to restore and build a versatile Land Rover and how deep should you go with car restoration in this fascinating chat between restoration enthusiasts.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The chassis was always going to be the biggest thing because it's a bit of an unknown until you get to it.
• We play with cars all the time and this restoration is s a complete nut and bolt restoration
• It will be new paint over the old war wounds.
• We ended up spending double the time because everything was so rusted.
• Talking to people face to face is so much better than doing it remotely.
• Land Rover always over-engineer for towing capacity so we are confident about our adaptations.
• I got in touch with them and they thought the idea of a junior Concourse of Elegance was great
• I entered with my electric Triumph Junior car and nearly won it.
• Each to their own as far as cars and the design of them.
• For me, it's all about the Land Rover being able to do what I want it to from being able to get across fields to being on the motorway.
• If you think it's cool and like it then go for it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We've done a lot of tinkering across many different cars'

‘There are always people questioning what you are doing'

‘I'm looking for that raw look'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Dervish is a Spacecraft Designer and a Mechanical Engineer by day and podcaster by night.

As a Spacecraft Designer, he has worked on some of the biggest space projects and is a creative engineering force always interested in projects that involve solving global challenges.

As a podcaster, he brings together fascinating stories and content from those who are at the heart of the classic and supercar worlds with a hint of design and engineering woven into the mix.

He has a passion for classic cars and supercars and has recently built his own Triumph TR3  junior electric car for his son. When he is not involved with cars he loves restoring antique and vintage items.

CONTACT DETAILS

https://www.patreon.com/user?u=43111944

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